Anticipated Albums

NEW RELEASE: BUSH- 60 WAYS TO FORGET PEOPLE


The roll Gavin Rossdale and Bush have been on the past few years is pretty awesome. The past two albums The Kingdom and The Art Of Survival have both been stellar records. In fact so much so that I’d put them right up there with Razorblade Suitcase and Sixteen Stone. In preparation for the band to release their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness (out July 18), Bush has released the first single “60 Ways To Forget People.” If you have dug on the past two albums and singles released, then you will definitely be into this new one. It feels like a continuation of the past two albums only this time around there is more optimism in the song. I’m quite looking forward to this album.

Bush- 60 Ways To Forget People:

BAND OF THE WEEK: IDLE HEIRS


You know that feeling you get when you hear a band and it immediately strikes a chord within? That’s how I felt when I first heard Idle Heirs. I’m not sure what I was looking for at that moment but, when I heard the first song released, I knew that this was the thing I was looking for. From that point on, I’ve highly been anticipating each single release as well as the album release (which is April 11 via Relapse Records). Idle Heirs is a new band that was formed by Coalesce vocalist Sean Ingram along with producer/multi instrumentalist, Josh Barber. The sheer intensity that is poured into each song really does play with your emotions in a fantastic way. The way the songs build and erupt is different than most bands that are in the “post-metal” genre. There is a push and pull vibe with the music and that mixes so well with the vocals. I love the rawness of the performance vocally. Sean Ingram has long been an influence and inspiration to many heavy bands over the years and to hear him be even more vulnerable and expressing himself in this way is beyond a treat. Their debut album, Life Is Violence, is 8 songs of some of the most intense moments I’ve heard in an album in quite some time. Even with the three songs released you can tell that this is not for the faint of heart. Idle Heirs and their debut album is one to look out for in 2025.

Pre-Order Life Is Violence HERE

Rare Bird:

Pillow Talk:

Dead Ringer:

Anticipated Albums: Better Lovers- Highly Irresponsible

Ever since Better Lovers was announced as a band I’ve been really excited about it. Their first EP, God Made Me An Animal is one hell of a primal scream of intensity and aggression. Then came the chance to see them live and they came through like a category 5 hurricane. After that, the anticipation for the debut album grew day by day. Now we are only a few weeks away from Highly Irresponsible being unleashed to the world. This album is one of the few that I’ve impatiently been waiting for. Each song released so far has grabbed my attention and caused me to play them really loud and on constant repeat. The time for Better Lovers to come and claim their place is now and be prepared for a full onslaught of heaviness and intensity that is most welcomed!

Highly Irresponsible is out October 25th Pre-order at: https://bfan.link/highly-irresponsible

A White Horse Covered In Blood:

Future Myopia:

At All Times:

New Release: Iress- Falling

I’ve been impatiently waiting for this day so I could write about Iress’s new single, “Falling” from their upcoming album, Sleep Now, In Reverse (out July 26th via Dune Altar)!!! What a way to kick off a week! “Falling” is a beautifully dreamy and haunting song with an undercurrent of heaviness in the shape of a bit of doom and shoegaze. Then you add in the vocals that, send the chills right up your whole body. What a song AND a track one on the album! I personally can’t wait for this album to arrive and for what’s to come for Iress.

Iress- Falling (and Sleep Now, In Reverse Pre-Order):

Iress Online:

http://www.weareiress.com

weareiress.bandcamp.com

instagram.com/weareiress

twitter.com/weareiress

facebook.com/weareiress

youtube.com/@WeAreIress

Anticipated Albums: Sleepmakeswaves- It’s Here, But I Have No Names For It

For many years now, Australia has been a haven for great rock bands. The list of great Aussie bands from Rose Tattoo, AC/DC, Sliverchair, Karnivool and more continues to impress. Even though they have been around for a minute (formed in 2006), I’m just now finding out about Sleepmakeswaves and I’m hooked. This fantastic 3 piece band is about to release their new album, It’s Here, But I Have No Names For It, and it’s one of the best instrumental albums I’ve heard in a long time. What you find on the album are 8 songs that take you on quite the listening journey into another realm. The cinematic sensibilities found throughout the album are oh so sweet. Then you have the elements of different rock genres mixed together to create a soundscape that makes it feel majestic. Sleepmakeswaves have really made an album that stands out not just as an instrumental album but, more as a piece of art. It’s hard to keep people’s attention these days but, these 8 songs will most definitely capture you. If you like bands such as Explosions In The Sky and This Will Destroy You than Sleepmakeswaves is the perfect soundtrack!

Sleepmakeswaves on Bandcamp:



Sleepmakeswaves- Super Realm Park:

Sleepmakeswaves- Ritual Control:

New Release: The Hope Conspiracy- Those Who Gave Us Yesterday

This is quite exciting. In 2023 The Hope Conspiracy announced their return and now today, we get a new single from their upcoming new album, Tools of Oppression / Rule by Deception was engineered by Kurt Ballou and Zach Weeks at God City Studios, (out May 31 via Deathwish Inc.). The return of The Hope Conspiracy is a very welcomed one! This new single “Those Who Gave Us Yesterday” is one hell of a punch to the gut. There’s always been a sense of urgency to this band and this new album surely will continue that hard line of explosiveness.

The Hope Conspiracy- Those Who Gave Us Yesterday:

New Release: Gouge Away- Spaced Out

In only a couple short weeks time, Gouge Away will release their new album, Deep Sage, one of the records I’ve been anticipating most in 2024. Already the glimpses into this album have shown the progression and evolution of the band. On this new track “Spaced Out” it’s one of those short and sweet bangers that just exudes energy! March 15th is not that far off, so be sure to pick up a copy of this one! The Jack Shirley produced/engineered/mixed album is one of the best of 2024 and it’s only March! Also be sure to check them out on tour with Metz this April and May.

Gouge Away- Spaced Out:

More From Deep Sage plus Album Pre Orders via their bandcamp!

Photo by: Ali Beaudette

New Release: Gouge Away- Dallas

Gouge Away are one of the bands I’ve been impatiently for a new album from and the wait is almost over. On March 15, Gouge Away will release their new album, Deep Sage. After a brief hiatus during the pandemic, the band reconvened in late 2022 to pick up where they left off with writing what would become their new album. In March 2023, Gouge Away teamed up with Jack Shirley at Atomic Garden East and began recording the album. The album was recorded completely analog and almost entirely live. The band performed together in a live room while vocalist Christina Michelle was in an isolation booth, her vocals projected from a monitor so the band could hear her. The end result is a raw unapologetic, noisey yet introspective record that is at the heart of what this band has always been.

Dallas:

Gouge Away Bandcamp (Stream 2 more songs “Stuck In A Dream” and “Idealized”

New Release: Frail Body- Refrain

This week seems to be a week where I keep listening to bands I haven’t in a while. Well, let’s keep the train rolling with this gem. Frail Body is back with their upcoming second album, Artificial Bouquet which arrives March 29, 2024 via Deathwish Inc. The first single released “Refrain” is one hell of a track that blurs the lines of hardcore, post-hardcore, black metal, and what the origins of “screamo” were all about. Personally, I’m excited to hear where this band goes from this point. This song is only the start of something I have a feeling.

PRE-ORDERS HERE

Frail Body- Refrain:

Anticipated Albums: A Burial At Sea- Close To Home

It’s been a minute since I last heard from the Irish-born but now Liverpool-based, A Burial At Sea. I was at a show not too long ago and heard them played in between bands then low and behold I check my email and I see that their long awaited sophomore album, Close To Home on February 23, 2023 via Pelagic Records. Today their third single “Masterfred” arrived and it’s quite the cinematic dynamic song joining already released singles “Pairc Beal Uisce” and ” Tor Head.”

Masterfred:

p​á​irc b​é​al uisce:

Tor Head:

PRE-ORDER

https://listen.pelagic-records.com/aburialatsea